The Department of Art and Art History seeks an artist and/or scholar with a dynamic vision for the position of Chair. This is a newly created position to lead and work with Studio, Art History, and the Hunter College Gallery programs to further an innovative education in the arts, and to complement an expanding Department with tripartite needs. The Chair will develop an academic and administrative vision of the Department and communicate that vision to the Dean and Provost of the College. He/she will also oversee staff, budget, and facilities. The candidate must have a record of significant achievement in higher-education administrative experience and a prominent vitae of teaching, studio practice, and/or scholarship that would merit appointment as Full Professor in the Hunter College Department of Art.
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Job Vacancy Notice
Job Title: Chair (Professor) – Art
Job ID: 7244
Location: Hunter College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Faculty Vacancy Announcement
The Department of Art and Art History seeks an artist and/or scholar with a dynamic vision for the position of Chair. This is a newly created position to lead and work with Studio, Art History, and the Hunter College Gallery programs to further an innovative education in the arts, and to complement an expanding Department with tripartite needs. The Chair will develop an academic and administrative vision of the Department and communicate that vision to the Dean and Provost of the College. He/she will also oversee staff, budget, and facilities. The candidate must have a record of significant achievement in higher-education administrative experience and a prominent vitae of teaching, studio practice, and/or scholarship that would merit appointment as Full Professor in the Hunter College Department of Art.
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent.
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience.
CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to its faculty, covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
How to Apply
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Candidates should provide a CV, cover letter; statement of leadership philosophy, and three references.
Closing Date
Open until filled with review of applications to begin January 2, 2013.
Job Search Category
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
Equal Employment Opportunity
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